Be More Than Your Degree

Be More Than Your Degree Be More Than Your Degree The core of your experience at Exeter is always going to be about academia, but extra-curricular activity is crucial to your personal  development and employability. Be More Than Your Degree showcases the incredible depth of ‘extra stuff’ you can get involved with at University, enriching your experience and helping you get the absolute most out of your time at Exeter. From Monday 1 to Friday 5 October in the Forum Street, Streatham Campus, find out how we can help maximise your potential through ‘Making a Difference’, gaining ‘Experience’ and ‘Career Support’.  You can speak to the professionals and find out what is on offer and ask all the questions you need to, in order to figure out what to do next. Ready to get inspired? Katherine Giff, BA English Graduate and Talent and Music intern at MTV Katherine Giff BA English Graduate   “During my time at Exeter I joined XpressionFM, Expose and PearShaped Music Magazine. I chose these societies because I love music and wanted to try music journalism and radio. These societies helped me with my writing, gave me a taste of deadlines and introduced me to so many people. My role in XpressionFM forced me to think creatively as I had to come up with new concepts for our shows and live events, and taught me how to work in a team without my experience in these societies, I would not have got my current job as Talent and Music intern at MTV. Interviewers love to ask questions about when you have worked in a team, overcome difficulties etc. and every example I gave related to my societies. There are some parts of my job now that build on what I learnt in these societies, and I’m always grateful that I threw myself in, and would encourage everyone else to do so, too.” Alex Somervell (right) started ‘One Third Stories’ whilst studying International Relations and Languages at Exeter Alex Somervell established his own language learning business ‘One Third Stories’ whilst studying for his degree in International Relations and Languages.   One Third Stories uses a concept developed by Alex and his business partner Jonny Pryn known as The Clockwork Methodology ® which creates bedtime stories in the form of a book and app that starts in English and ends in a different language by gradually introducing words in the target language, delivered as part of a monthly subscription box. “Think: Try: Do was the first bit of support we received in the form of both mentoring and funding” said Alex. The pair also featured on the TV program Dragons den however declined their backing. Peter Jones valued their business at £300,000 and wanted 20% of their margins. One Third Stories is now worth £2.6 million. We look forward to meeting you at Be More Than Your Degree, and did we mention there’s free cake? #BMTYD